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YY14 JWU

2014 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,223 mi
Last recorded122,223 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 JWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 122,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 122,223 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 118,193 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner tread shoulder wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 112,325 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides rear ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres outer tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber slightly worn on edge

Pass 7 Mar 2023 106,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread shoulder wearing (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pads over 50%

scoring marks to front and rear brake discs

Fail 7 Mar 2023 106,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread shoulder wearing (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pads over 50%

scoring marks to front and rear brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2022 100,764 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake discs slightly scored

interior rear view mirror slightly insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2022 100,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake discs slightly scored

interior rear view mirror slightly insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,335 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front inner tread shoulders slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 90,850 miles

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2019 86,172 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 67,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2017 47,662 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 47,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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YY14 JWU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 62,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY14 JWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 12 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YY14 JWU registered?

YY14 JWU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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